US Bridges

RTE I90 over Erie Canalway Trail RTE

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · 0.7MI East Int 28 RTE 90I · Structure no. 000000004423081

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,000 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
9,767
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Erie Canalway Trail RTE is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I90 over Erie Canalway Trail RTE in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 71 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,767 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,253 by 2041. The structure is 1,000 ft (304.8 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesErie Canalway Trail RTE
Location0.7MI East Int 28 RTE 90I
RouteInterstate 90
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.01642, -74.97999
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,000 ft (304.8 m)
Longest span214 ft (65.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,767 (2020)
Projected traffic11,253 by 2041
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$15.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Erie Canalway Trail RTE built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is RTE I90 over Erie Canalway Trail RTE in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Erie Canalway Trail RTE carry?

About 9,767 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Erie Canalway Trail RTE?

The structure is 1,000 ft (304.8 m) long with a longest span of 214 ft (65.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I90 over Erie Canalway Trail RTE?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.